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So I want to adapte/ modify this http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Jester_(3.5e_Class) in to a class for 5e.

I am going to run throw what ideas I had for each thing of this class, with out actually going in depth about the homebrew.
This isn't about if the original is OP or not.

The goal is to make a 5e version that is balanced and good.

So lets start.

    First off, the jester is a mix of bard and rouge. Focusing on the weird and randomness of a jester to affect enemies and getting those few extra hits in. ((maybe not the best description))


at level 1

 Armor Either give them Light armor or I thought one could do a unarmored defense using Charisma instead of Wisdom or Con.

Weapon
In the homebrew, a jester doesn't get given any proficiency. instead they don't get penalties. My problem is, there is no weapon penalties but for if you are small using a heavy. So I had the idea to edit "jack of all trades", instead it lets jester use half of their proficiency bonus to any weapon the jester doesn't have proficient with.
So a jester would be as effective in combat with a chair or a great sword. the feature name is "Props for battle" or something to do with Props.
I am tempted to give proficiency with daggers and clubs.

Magic

Well, my best Idea was use arcane trickster and just use the bard spell list.

Not sure how many spell the jester should get.

Poison use

the homebrew lets jester prepare, apply, and use poison with out risk of poisoning them selves. I personally think I could just give them poisoner's kit, or just not at all.

Ignore components
I think I will do some sort of focus. like a jester stick, which would be a rod. or something like that.

2nd level

laugh it of

immune to compulsion effects? That is something I am not familiar with. From simple research. It is affects that effect the mind.

So should i just turn this into advantages against enchantment spells? or just being charmed or the sort?

Level 3

power slide

a jester can use his reaction to be flung back comically after being hit by an attack.

This one can be adopted easily enough. But i don't know if attack of opportunity or not.
 
sneak attack This is completely fine in my opinion, less then a rouge and gains them at a slower rate. it works.

level 4

jester's feint
This one is kind of weird and I don't fully know how to adapt this into 5e. would the enemies


And everything after that Point I am compltely out of my depth and have no clue how to edit them for 5e.

I hope for all your help.

I am currently in a 3.5 DnD game an i am a paladian.

The typical high ac kind with a  shield and meant to protect others. But i also like deal pain.

I use charging smites and stab things
I also have a gem of true sight as a monocle and i have this habit of collecting weapons

I have
a mastercraft holy long sword
javalins,
a +1 whip
a silver flail
a adamanta battle axe
a lance and a +2 keen pickaxe

i am planing on getting a bag of holding but what other shenanigans should i attempt

I am getting use rope skill so i can do tricks with my whip
 and that is all so far.

I hope no one as asked this already but

How do i on purposely train my dwarves  to climb, I would love to have climbing dwarves that would be cool.

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Because he thinks he is an English teacher and I'm his student. So here it is the 'report'. He wanted it to have perfect grammar so I tried.

Did I die? I am currently in the black void. The one thousand platinum pieces question was ‘Is the black void, that I am in, is of death or sleep?’ The answer came quickly as my mind ignited and regains connection with my extremities. I felt weak, as if something drained away my strength. I hear a grown, only to realise I made it a few seconds later.
“He is waking up” Someone said, “Get the apothecary. He might still need the apothecary’s help”.
I knew that voice. The sounding of a leader, calm and collected even in a crisis. That must be Karl. Who is in need of the apothecary? Surely not I? I have lived for over 200 winters! I am in no need for an apothecary. Something wet touched my forehead. In reaction my eyes opened. I was greeted with strong light assaulting my dark adjusted eyes. I winced in pain.
“Don’t die okay” a female voice shouted, after hiccupping twice. She must have been crying. It couldn’t have been Thyra. She may be the only female in the party but she does no care for me. I will get her for slapping me. Well 3 out of the 6 party members are accounted for.
“He is waking up it seem” said, who I believe was, Karl. There was hand touching me, squeezing my wrist, touching my forehead, feeling my chest. I guess I’m the person that was need of an apothecary.
“He should live but he will feel very weak for a while” the apothecary explained.
“That is great news. Now we must discuss your fee” said Karl.
“No need for that. The young lad did all the work for me. All I did was shout,” the apothecary laughed.
“May the Raven Queen bless you,” Karl said with exuberance.
I heard footsteps leaving the room. “So it was Symon who saved me,” I said is a weak, tired, quiet voice.
“Actually no, Symon couldn’t save you. In fact a stranger jump in and sank his teeth in to your arm. Within seconds, you were out cold and he was suffering what you were suffering from. He ran out of the tavern before we could help him. Odd thing is though, Cromwell followed him.” Karl told me. My eyes were open but with my brain still being in a haze, I still couldn’t see. I heard a chair move beside me followed by quick footsteps.
“Who left?” I asked.
“Symon,” Karl answered grimly.
“Go catch up with him. He must feel awful for not being able to save me,” I sad with sadness dripping from my words. I heard heavy footsteps, and then the door clicked closed.
“What the hell did you?” A hushed voice demanded of me. It was Nadarr.
“Calm yourself dragonborn,” I tried to say with my normal grace and charm but it came out sad and pitiful.
“All I know is I get woken up by a panicked Thyra yelling about poison. I come and find you pale as snow, just lying on the floor of the tavern. Now explain!” Nadarr growled quietly.